Seventh Arangkada Philippines Anniversary Forum
Arangkada Philippines: Better Infrastructure for a Strong Economy
September 12, 2018 | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel Manila
As of September 7, 2018
| TIME | PROGRAM/AGENDA | SPEAKERS |
| REGISTRATION | ||
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (60 mins) |
Registration | |
| OPENING CEREMONY | ||
| 8:30 AM – 8:35 AM (5 mins) |
Philippine National Anthem | |
| 8:35 AM – 8:40 AM (5 mins) |
Welcoming Remarks | Mr. Julian Payne President, Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
| 8:40 AM – 8:55 AM (15 mins) |
Explanation of Forum Program | Mr. John D. Forbes Chief of Party, The Arangkada Philippines Project; Senior Adviser, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
| 8:55 AM – 9:10 AM (15 mins) |
Opening Speech | Mr. Ramoncito S. Fernandez President, Management Association of the Philippines |
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER | ||
| 9:10 AM – 9:15 AM (5 mins) |
Introduction of Keynote Speaker |
Mr. Daniel Alexander President, Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
| 9:15 AM – 9:35 AM (20 mins) |
Presentation of Keynote Speaker | Hon. Sherwin Gatchalian Chairperson, Senate Committee on Economic Affairs |
| 9:35 AM – 9:40 AM (5 mins) |
Photo Opportunity and Departure of Keynote Speaker | |
| PANEL 1: HOW TO SURVIVE THE COMING WATER CRISIS | ||
| 9:40 AM – 9:45 AM (5 mins) |
Introduction of Guest Speaker and Panel |
Mr. Guenter Taus President, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM (15 mins) |
Presentation of Guest Speaker | Mr. Ramon B. Alikapala Former Chairman, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System; and Former Executive Director, National Water Resources Board |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (45 mins) |
Panel Discussion | |
| Moderator | Mr. Patrick Cooke Regional Editor for Asia, Oxford Business Group (OBG) |
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| Guest Speaker | Mr. Ramon B. Alikapala | |
| Panelist 1 | Mr. Ramoncito S. Fernandez President and CEO, Maynilad Water Services Inc |
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| Panelist 2 | Ms. Dolores Hipolito Project Manager, Flood Control Management Cluster, Department of Public Works and Highways |
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| Panelist 3 | Mr. Christopher Ilagan Government Affairs and Markets Leader, 3M Philippines |
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| Panelist 4 | Mr. Guenter Taus President, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
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| 10:45 AM – 10:50 AM (5 mins) |
Open Forum | |
| 10:50 AM – 10:55 AM (5 mins) |
Photo Opportunity | |
| PANEL 2: COMPETITIVE RAIL AND HIGHWAY NETWORKS | ||
| 10:55 AM – 11:00 AM (5 mins) |
Introduction of Guest Speaker and Panel |
Mr. Naoto Tago President, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM (15 mins) |
Presentation of Guest Speaker 1 | Hon. Timothy John Batan Undersecretary, Department of Transportation |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM (15 mins) |
Presentation of Guest Speaker 2 | Hon. Maria Catalina Cabral Undersecretary, Planning and PPP, Department of Public Works and Highways |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (1 hr) |
Panel Discussion | |
| Moderator | Mr. Coco Alcuaz Executive Director, Makati Business Club |
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| Guest Speaker 1 | Hon. Timothy John Batan | |
| Guest Speaker 2 | Hon. Maria Catalina Cabral | |
| Panelist 1 | Mr. Junn B. Magno General Manager, Philippine National Railways |
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| Panelist 2 | Atty. Philip Ranada General Counsel, Light Rail Manila Corporation |
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| Panelist 3 | Mr. Raoul Eduardo C. Romulo Chief Finance Officer and Treasury Head, San Miguel Holdings Corp. |
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| Panelist 4 | Mr. Yoshio Wada Chief Representative, JICA Philippines |
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| 12:30 PM – 12:35 PM (5 mins) |
Open Forum | |
| 12:35 PM – 12:40 PM (5 mins) |
Photo Opportunity | |
| LUNCHEON | ||
| 12:30 PM | Lunch | |
| PRESS CONFERENCE | ||
| 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM (60 mins) |
JFC Presidents Press Conference on the launch of the new Arangkada policy briefs (Media only) |
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| SPECIAL PANEL: INVESTING IN NEXT WAVE CITIES | ||
| 12:50 PM – 1:35 PM (45 mins) |
Panel Discussion | |
| Moderator | Mr. Guillermo M. Luz Convener, Liveable Cities Challenge Project |
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| Panelist 1 | Mr. Rick Santos Chairman and CEO, Santos Knight Frank |
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| Panelist 2 | Mr. Lars Wittig Country Manager, Regus Philippines |
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| Panelist 3 | Mr. Ronnel Rivera Mayor of General Santos, General Santos City |
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| Panelist 4 | Mr. John Geesnell Yap Mayor of Tagbilaran, Bohol |
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| 1:35 PM – 1:40 PM (5 mins) |
Photo Opportunity | |
| ARANGKADA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD | ||
| 1:45 PM – 1:50 PM (5 mins) |
Introduction of Arangkada Lifetime Achievement Awardee |
Ms. Celeste Ilagan Vice President, Philippine Association of Multinational Companies Regional Headquarters Inc. |
| 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM (10 mins) |
Brief Acceptance Speech and Photo Opportunity | |
| PANEL 3: PORTS, SHIPPING, AND THE BLUE ECONOMY | ||
| 2:00 PM– 2:05 PM (5 mins) |
Introduction of Guest Speaker and Panel |
Mr. Ki Suk Hahn Managing Director, Yung Sung Industrial Phils., Inc. |
| 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM (15 mins) |
Presentation of Guest Speaker 1 | Ms. Doris Magsaysay-Ho President and CEO, Magsaysay Maritime Corporation |
| 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM (15 mins) |
Presentation of Guest Speaker 2 | Hon. Felipe A. Judan Undersecretary for Maritime, Department of Transportation |
| 2:20 PM – 3:05 PM (45 mins) |
Panel Discussion | |
| Moderator | Dr. Cielito F. Habito Columnist, Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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| Guest Speaker 1 | Ms. Doris Magsaysay-Ho | |
| Guest Speaker 2 | Hon. Felipe A. Judan | |
| Panelist 1 | Mr. Christian R. Gonzalez Senior Vice President and Regional Head of Asia Pacific and MICT, International Container Terminal Services |
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| Panelist 2 | Mr. Hector Miole Assistant General Manager, Philippine Ports Authority |
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| Panelist 3 | Mr. Michael K. Raeuber CEO, Royal Cargo |
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| 3:05 PM – 3:10 PM (5 mins) |
Open Forum | |
| 3:10 PM – 3:15 PM (5 mins) |
Photo Opportunity | |
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER | ||
| 3:15 PM – 3:20 PM (5 mins) |
Introduction of Keynote Speaker |
Mr. Ebb Hinchliffe Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
| 3:20 PM – 3:40 PM (20 mins) |
Presentation of Keynote Speaker |
Hon. Grace Poe Chairperson, Senate Committee on Public Services |
| 3:40 PM – 3:45 PM (5 mins) |
Photo Opportunity | |
| CLOSING CEREMONY | ||
| 3:45 PM – 3:50 PM (5 mins) |
Closing Remarks | Mr. Ebb Hinchliffe Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
| NETWOKING COCKTAILS | ||
| 3:50 PM – 6:00 PM | Exhibits area | |